Short-term Vacation Rental Market

Publisher Grand View Research

Published Mar 02, 2026

Length 100 Pages

SKU # GV21085151

Description

Short-term Vacation Rental Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report By Accommodation Type (Home, Resort/Condominium), By Group, By Length of Stay, By Traveler Type, By Purpose of Visit, By Booking Mode, By Region, And Segment Forecasts, 2026 - 2033

Short-term Vacation Rental Market Summary

The global short-term vacation rental market size was estimated at USD 149.20 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach USD 362.41 billion by 2033, growing at a CAGR of 11.8% from 2026 to 2033. The market has experienced remarkable growth in recent years, driven by changing consumer preferences, technological advancements, and evolving travel patterns.

The global shift toward more personalized, flexible travel experiences has amplified the appeal of short-term rentals in the vacation rental industry, offering unique accommodations that cater to diverse traveler needs. According to industry data, short-term rental industry growth has been bolstered by the proliferation of digital platforms such as Airbnb, Vrbo, and Booking.com, which have democratized access to properties across the vacation rental homes market, including apartments, vacation rental villas, and serviced residences. For instance, Airbnb reported over 393 million guest arrivals globally in 2023, a significant increase from previous years, underscoring the sector’s growing consumer demand and the expanding luxury vacation rental market.

The rise of remote work and flexible living arrangements has further fueled the growth of the vacation rental industry, accelerating short-term rental industry growth across leisure-driven and work-friendly destinations. The pandemic-era adoption of remote work has enabled “work-from-anywhere” lifestyles, allowing professionals to combine employment with travel. Markets such as Bali, the Canary Islands, and Tulum have become hotspots for digital nomads, driving higher demand for longer stays across the vacation rental market, including premium vacation rental villas. Airbnb data shows a 25% year-over-year increase in long-term bookings (stays of 28 days or more) as of 2023, reflecting a structural shift toward extended stays that also supports the luxury vacation rental market.

Technology and data-driven innovations continue to play a critical role in scaling the vacation rental industry. Hosts and property managers increasingly rely on advanced tools for dynamic pricing, property management, and guest communication, improving operational efficiency and guest satisfaction across the vacation rental homes market. Platforms offering AI-driven analytics enable owners of standard units and vacation rental villas to optimize occupancy and target niche traveler segments, including eco-conscious tourists and high-end travelers, further diversifying the luxury vacation rental market and reinforcing sustained short-term rental industry growth.

The continued expansion of digital booking platforms and mobile technology has simplified search, comparison, and reservation processes, broadening accessibility across the vacation rental industry. Demand is further supported by remote and hybrid work trends and cost considerations, as vacation rentals often provide better value for families and group travel. Technology-enabled features such as dynamic pricing, personalized recommendations, and seamless check-in/check-out enhance appeal across the vacation rental market, including premium vacation rental villas, strengthening the luxury vacation rental market.

A majority of travelers globally plan multiple domestic and international trips annually, reinforcing strong fundamentals for the vacation rental industry. Around 74% of respondents intend to take 1-3 domestic trips and 59% plan 1-3 international trips in 2025, highlighting sustained travel momentum that supports short-term rental industry growth. In addition, over 40% of travelers are planning journeys with family or close groups, aligning closely with demand for larger spaces, privacy, and cost efficiency offered by the vacation rental home and vacation rental villa markets, particularly within the luxury vacation rental market.

Regulatory frameworks are increasingly shaping the evolution of the vacation rental industry, influencing both supply and professionalization. Governments are implementing licensing, zoning, and taxation policies to balance housing availability with tourism benefits, contributing to more structured short-term rental industry growth. While some cities impose caps and registration requirements, others streamline compliance to encourage investment, leading to higher-quality offerings across the vacation rental homes market and strengthening standards in the luxury vacation rental market.

Increasing tourist arrivals continue to significantly contribute to the expansion of the vacation rental industry by driving demand for diverse accommodation formats. As international and domestic travel recovers, rising tourist volumes boost occupancy rates, expand host revenues, and encourage new listings across the vacation rental homes market, including premium vacation rental villas, reinforcing long-term and short-term rental industry growth globally.

Global Short-term Vacation Rental Market Report Segmentation

This report forecasts revenue growth at global, regional & country levels and provides an analysis of the latest trends and opportunities in each of the sub-segments from 2021 to 2033. For this study, Grand View Research has segmented the global short-term vacation rental market report based on the accommodation type, group, length of stay, traveler type, purpose of visit, booking mode, and region.

Accommodation Type Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion, 2021 - 2033)
Home
Apartments
Resort/Condominium
Others
Group Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion, 2021 - 2033)
Solo Traveler
Couple
Family
Travel Group
Length of Stay Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion, 2021 - 2033)
Short (1-3 nights)
Medium (4-6 nights)
Week plus (7-13 nights)
Long (14-30 nights)
Traveler Type Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion, 2021 - 2033)
Domestic
International
Purpose of Visit Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion, 2021 - 2033)
Business
Leisure
Bleisure
Adventure
Special Occasion/Event
Others
Booking Mode Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion, 2021 - 2033)
Online/Platform-based
Offline
Regional Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion, 2021 - 2033)
North America
U.S.
Canada
Mexico
Europe
UK
Germany
France
Italy
Spain
Asia Pacific
China
India
Japan
Australia & New Zealand
South Korea
Central & South America
Brazil
Middle East & Africa (MEA)
South Africa

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Chapter 1. Methodology and Scope: 1.1. Market Segmentation & Scope; 1.2. Market Definition; 1.3. Information Procurement; 1.3.1. Purchased Database; 1.3.2. GVR’s Internal Database; 1.3.3. Secondary Sources & Third-Party Perspectives; 1.3.4. Primary Research; 1.4. Information Analysis; 1.4.1. Data Analysis Models; 1.5. Market Formulation & Data Visualization; 1.6. Data Validation & Publishing
Chapter 2. Executive Summary: 2.1. Market Snapshot; 2.2. Segment Snapshot; 2.3. Competitive Landscape Snapshot
Chapter 3. Short-term Vacation Rental Market Variables, Trends & Scope: 3.1. Market Lineage Outlook; 3.1.1. Parent Market Outlook; 3.1.2. Related Market Outlook; 3.2. Industry Value Chain Analysis; 3.2.1. Key Technology Trends and Outlook; 3.2.2. Profit Margin Analysis (Industry-level); 3.3. Market Dynamics; 3.3.1. Market Driver Analysis; 3.3.2. Market Restraint Analysis; 3.3.3. Market Opportunities; 3.3.4. Market Challenges; 3.4. Industry Analysis Tools; 3.4.1. Porter’s Five Forces Analysis; 3.5. Market Entry Strategies
Chapter 4. Short-term Vacation Rental Market: Consumer Behavior Analysis: 4.1. Demographic Analysis; 4.2. Consumer Trends & Preferences; 4.3. Factors Affecting Buying Decisions; 4.4. Observations & Recommendations
Chapter 5. Short-term Vacation Rental Market: Accommodation Type Estimates & Trend Analysis: 5.1. Short-term Vacation Rental Market, By Accommodation Type: Key Takeaways; 5.2. Accommodation Type Movement Analysis & Market Share, 2025 & 2033; 5.3. Market Estimates & Forecasts, By Accommodation Type, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion); 5.3.1. Home; 5.3.1.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion); 5.3.2. Apartments; 5.3.2.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion); 5.3.3. Resort/Condominium; 5.3.3.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion); 5.3.4. Others; 5.3.4.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion)
Chapter 6. Short-term Vacation Rental Market: Group Estimates & Trend Analysis: 6.1. Short-term Vacation Rental Market, By Group: Key Takeaways; 6.2. Group Movement Analysis & Market Share, 2025 & 2033; 6.3. Market Estimates & Forecasts, By Group, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion); 6.3.1. Solo Traveler; 6.3.1.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion); 6.3.2. Couple; 6.3.2.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion); 6.3.3. Family; 6.3.3.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion); 6.3.4. Travel Group; 6.3.4.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion)
Chapter 7. Short-term Vacation Rental Market: Length of Stay Estimates & Trend Analysis: 7.1. Short-term Vacation Rental Market, By Length of Stay: Key Takeaways; 7.2. Length of Stay Movement Analysis & Market Share, 2025 & 2033; 7.3. Market Estimates & Forecasts, By Length of Stay, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion); 7.3.1. Short (1-3 nights); 7.3.1.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion); 7.3.2. Medium (4-6 nights); 7.3.2.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion); 7.3.3. Week-plus (7-13 nights); 7.3.3.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion); 7.3.4. Long (14-30 mights); 7.3.4.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion)
Chapter 8. Short-term Vacation Rental Market: Traveler Type Estimates & Trend Analysis: 8.1. Short-term Vacation Rental Market, By Traveler Type: Key Takeaways; 8.2. Traveler Type Movement Analysis & Market Share, 2025 & 2033; 8.3. Market Estimates & Forecasts, By Traveler Type, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion); 8.3.1. Domestic; 8.3.1.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion); 8.3.2. International; 8.3.2.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion)
Chapter 9. Short-term Vacation Rental Market: Purpose of Visit Estimates & Trend Analysis: 9.1. Short-term Vacation Rental Market, By Purpose of Visit: Key Takeaways; 9.2. Purpose of Visit Movement Analysis & Market Share, 2025 & 2033; 9.3. Market Estimates & Forecasts, By Purpose of Visit, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion); 9.3.1. Business; 9.3.1.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion); 9.3.2. Leisure; 9.3.2.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion); 9.3.3. Bleisure; 9.3.3.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion); 9.3.4. Adventure; 9.3.4.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion); 9.3.5. Special Occasion/Event; 9.3.5.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion); 9.3.6. Others; 9.3.6.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion)
Chapter 10. Short-term Vacation Rental Market: Booking Mode Estimates & Trend Analysis: 10.1. Short-term Vacation Rental Market, By Booking Mode: Key Takeaways; 10.2. Booking Mode Movement Analysis & Market Share, 2025 & 2033; 10.3. Market Estimates & Forecasts, by Booking Mode, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion); 10.3.1. Online/Platform-based; 10.3.1.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion); 10.3.2. Offline; 10.3.2.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion)
Chapter 11. Short-term Vacation Rental Market: Regional Estimates & Trend Analysis: 11.1. Short-term Vacation Rental Market: Regional Outlook; 11.2. Regional Marketplaces: Key Takeaways; 11.3. Market Estimates & Forecasts, by Region, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion); 11.4. North America; 11.4.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion); 11.4.2. U.S.; 11.4.2.1. Key country dynamics; 11.4.2.2. Market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion); 11.4.3. Canada; 11.4.3.1. Key country dynamics; 11.4.3.2. Market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion); 11.4.4. Mexico; 11.4.4.1. Key country dynamics; 11.4.4.2. Market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion); 11.5. Europe; 11.5.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion); 11.5.2. UK; 11.5.2.1. Key country dynamics; 11.5.2.2. Market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion); 11.5.3. Germany; 11.5.3.1. Key country dynamics; 11.5.3.2. Market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion); 11.5.4. France; 11.5.4.1. Key country dynamics; 11.5.4.2. Market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion); 11.5.5. Italy; 11.5.5.1. Key country dynamics; 11.5.5.2. Market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion); 11.5.6. Spain; 11.5.6.1. Key country dynamics; 11.5.6.2. Market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion); 11.6. Asia Pacific; 11.6.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion); 11.6.2. China; 11.6.2.1. Key country dynamics; 11.6.2.2. Market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion); 11.6.3. India; 11.6.3.1. Key country dynamics; 11.6.3.2. Market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion); 11.6.4. Japan; 11.6.4.1. Key country dynamics; 11.6.4.2. Market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion); 11.6.5. Australia & New Zealand; 11.6.5.1. Key country dynamics; 11.6.5.2. Market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion); 11.6.6. South Korea; 11.6.6.1. Key country dynamics; 11.6.6.2. Market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion); 11.7. Central & South America; 11.7.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion); 11.7.2. Brazil; 11.7.2.1. Key country dynamics; 11.7.2.2. Market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion); 11.8. Middle East & Africa; 11.8.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion); 11.8.2. South Africa; 11.8.2.1. Key country dynamics; 11.8.2.2. Market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion)
Chapter 12. Short-term Vacation Rental Market: Competitive Analysis: 12.1. Recent developments & impact analysis, by key market participants; 12.2. Company Categorization; 12.3. Participant’s Overview; 12.4. Financial Performance; 12.5. Service Portfolios; 12.6. Company Market Share Analysis, 2025 (%); 12.7. Company Heat Map Analysis, 2025; 12.8. Strategy Mapping; 12.9. Company Profiles; 12.9.1. 9flats.com PTE Ltd.; 12.9.1.1. Company Overview; 12.9.1.2. Financial Performance; 12.9.1.3. Service Portfolios; 12.9.1.4. Strategic Initiatives; 12.9.2. Airbnb, Inc.; 12.9.2.1. Company Overview; 12.9.2.2. Financial Performance; 12.9.2.3. Service Portfolios; 12.9.2.4. Strategic Initiatives; 12.9.3. Booking Holdings Inc.; 12.9.3.1. Company Overview; 12.9.3.2. Financial Performance; 12.9.3.3. Service Portfolios; 12.9.3.4. Strategic Initiatives; 12.9.4. Expedia Group, Inc.; 12.9.4.1. Company Overview; 12.9.4.2. Financial Performance; 12.9.4.3. Service Portfolios; 12.9.4.4. Strategic Initiatives; 12.9.5. Hotelplan Management AG; 12.9.5.1. Company Overview; 12.9.5.2. Financial Performance; 12.9.5.3. Service Portfolios; 12.9.5.4. Strategic Initiatives; 12.9.6. MakeMyTrip Pvt. Ltd.; 12.9.6.1. Company Overview; 12.9.6.2. Financial Performance; 12.9.6.3. Service Portfolios; 12.9.6.4. Strategic Initiatives; 12.9.7. NOVASOL A/S; 12.9.7.1. Company Overview; 12.9.7.2. Financial Performance; 12.9.7.3. Service Portfolios; 12.9.7.4. Strategic Initiatives; 12.9.8. Oravel Stays Private Limited; 12.9.8.1. Company Overview; 12.9.8.2. Financial Performance; 12.9.8.3. Service Portfolios; 12.9.8.4. Strategic Initiatives; 12.9.9. Tripadvisor, Inc.; 12.9.9.1. Company Overview; 12.9.9.2. Financial Performance; 12.9.9.3. Service Portfolios; 12.9.9.4. Strategic Initiatives; 12.9.10. Wyndham Destinations, Inc.; 12.9.10.1. Company Overview; 12.9.10.2. Financial Performance; 12.9.10.3. Service Portfolios; 12.9.10.4. Strategic Initiatives

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